Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $711

AKL — CMB
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Colombo

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Colombo

Thu 1/1022:00 -
2 stops54h 40m
Tue 27/1020:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 23/8$1,599
Sun 1/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Fri 13/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 26/8$1,608
Tue 8/921:00 -
2 stops54h 40m
Tue 22/919:50 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 23/8$1,615
Fri 16/1020:55 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 31/1019:50 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 23/8$1,621
Tue 17/1109:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Tue 1/1219:50 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 24/8$1,638
Mon 19/1022:00 -
3 stops30h 40m
Sat 24/1022:10 -
3 stops34h 55m
Deal found 24/8$1,645
Tue 15/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Wed 30/920:30 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 26/8$1,652
Fri 23/1022:00 -
3 stops30h 40m
Sat 31/1019:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 25/8$1,653
Sat 10/1015:40 -
2 stops37h 20m
Sat 24/1019:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 26/8$1,660
Sun 11/1013:50 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sun 25/1011:20 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 25/8$1,672
Wed 18/1122:10 -
2 stops25h 00m
Tue 15/1222:15 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 23/8$1,675

Find flight deals from Auckland to Colombo

Round-trip from

$1,599

One-way from

$711

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,710
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/10-27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 91h 25m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
Search Deals
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($386 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/11

09:50-17:50

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/12

19:50-23:10

2 stops19h 50m

$1,638

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

17:45-19:20

2 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

03:25-00:25

2 stops37h 30m

$1,942

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/1

13:15-09:45

2 stops28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/2

19:30-06:50

2 stops27h 50m

$2,055

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

06:50-23:30

2 stops24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

00:45-09:45

1 stop25h 30m

$2,172

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

10:10-23:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$2,191

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

06:10-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

00:40-00:01

1 stop15h 51m

$2,339

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

06:10-18:30

3 stops43h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

02:55-00:55

2 stops38h 30m

$2,384
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

13:15-08:45

1 stop27h 00m

$845

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

21:00-21:10

2 stops54h 40m

$877

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

20:40-20:45

3 stops54h 35m

$929

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/8

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,494). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,520). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,663 and $2,305 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,599 on China Eastern (1 Oct–27 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Air China, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Air China
7.4
Good
163 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
317 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Qatar Airways fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 15h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 35m. Auckland and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 10913 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,066, China Eastern will fly you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,169 and $1,195, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $621. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Of the flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Kuala Lumpur the next most. Shanghai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Shanghai?

    People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai. People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Kunming the least frequently. Melbourne sees the next fewest stopovers on Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Sydney sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,494). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,520). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 10 airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,066Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
Air ChinaCheapest$1,169Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air China flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
China SouthernCheapest$1,196Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,407Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,440Average$2,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air IndiaCheapest$1,477Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,521Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
JetstarCheapest$1,526Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Jetstar flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,660Average$2,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Colombo?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Colombo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Colombo?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Colombo.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Colombo with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Auckland to Colombo with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Colombo become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.